UK terrorism threat level raised to ‘severe’

Shoppers make their way along Oxford Street in central London on November 3, 2020, as the country prepares for a second national lockdown during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. (AFP)

LONDON: Britain's terrorism threat level has been raised to 'severe', interior minister Priti Patel said on Tuesday.
"The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre has changed the UK terror threat level from substantial to severe," Patel said on Twitter.
"This is a precautionary measure and is not based on any specific threat. The public should continue to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police."